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West End favourite Jenna Russell made a surprisingly belated solo concert debut at Leicester Square Theatre, but, judging by this entirely winning performance, she's a natural. Seth Rudetsky, unparalleled master of the format, was on hand to accompany and guide her through a superlative set-list, as well as draw out anecdotes both deliciously foul-mouthed and funny, and unexpectedly moving.

Producer Mark Cortale has announced a marquee trio for his acclaimed West End concert series - with two unique shows in one day, on Sunday February 3.

A host of West End stars have recorded a festive cover of Carole King's You've Got A Friend, to raise money for children's charity, Barnardo's.

Olivier Award winner & Tony Award nominee Jenna Russell (Sunday In The Park With George, Merrily We Roll Along and Fun Home at the Young Vic) and four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn (star of Trevor Nunn's new Fiddler On The Roof at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Broadway's Fun Home, Chess and Les Miserables) will join Seth Rudetsky as music director/host for two intimate concerts on Sunday, February 3 as part of the long-running Broadway @ Leicester Square Theatre series.

Hit Broadway musical theatre concert Producers Club 11 London and Tony Award-winning Brian Zeilinger & Jack Maple for Take Two Theatricals have teamed up bring you WEST END CHRISTMAS AT CADOGAN HALL on Sunday 9th December 2018 at 6.30pm.

Award-winning five-star hit musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, held a special VIP invitation-only screening just last week, in advance of public screenings on November 7, 11 and 14 in cinemas nationwide. 

Award-winning five-star hit musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, held a special VIP invitation-only screening on Monday, October 22, in advance of public screenings on November 7, 11 and 14 in cinemas nationwide. Check out photos from the evening below!

Five years since premiering at The Public Theater and with five Tony's under its belt, Fun Home comes to London and instantly finds a home with audiences. Based on the graphic memoirs by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home is an examination of sexuality, the self and cycles, brought to life by a dynamic set and stand out performances.

Director Sam Gold makes his Young Vic debut with the five-time Tony award-winning musical Fun Home. The cast includes Kaisa Hammarlund as Alison; Eleanor Kane as Medium Alison; Jenna Russell as Helen; Ashley Samuels as Roy, Mark and Jeremy; Cherrelle Skeete as Joan and Zubin Varla as Bruce, Alison's father.

Director Sam Gold makes his Young Vic debut with the five-time Tony award-winning musical Fun Home. The cast includes Kaisa Hammarlund as Alison; Eleanor Kane as Medium Alison; Jenna Russell as Helen; Ashley Samuels as Roy, Mark and Jeremy; Cherrelle Skeete as Joan and Zubin Varla as Bruce, Alison's father. 

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a ground-breaking musical to a mighty modern classic, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

Director Sam Gold makes his Young Vic debut with the five-time Tony award-winning musical Fun Home. Casting includes: Kaisa Hammarlund as Alison; Eleanor Kane as Medium Alison; Jenna Russell as Helen; Ashley Samuels as Roy, Mark and Jeremy; Cherrelle Skeete as Joan and Zubin Varla as Bruce, Alison's father.

This evening, Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail announced some exciting casting news for the forthcoming Sam Gold-directed production of Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori's Fun Home at London's Young Vic Theatre.

On this day in 2008, the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George opened on Broadway.

Multi-award-winner Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, stars in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre), running now through 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is tonight 6 November, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre) will run 2 November 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is Monday 6 November at 7.30pm.

Tonic Theatre has just announced their fifth Tonic Celebrates event, featuring Olivier nominated actress Rosalie Craig and award-winning producer Danielle Tarento in conversation at The Other Palace on Friday 24 November.

Multi-award-winner Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, stars in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre), running 2 November - 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is Monday 6 November. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!